Large-scaled water monitor
The large-scaled water monitor (Varanus nuchalis) is a species of monitor lizard.[2]
| Large-scaled water monitor | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Varanidae |
| Genus: | Varanus |
| Subgenus: | Soterosaurus |
| Species: | V. nuchalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Varanus nuchalis (Günther, 1872) | |
It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Cebu, Ticao, Negros, Panay and Masbate.[1]
The species is found in a variety of habitats, primarily mangroves and lowland forests.[1]
References
- Diesmos, A.; Gaulke, M. (2009). "Varanus nuchalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T169767A6671267. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169767A6671267.en. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- "Varanus semiremex". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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